Stationary Engineer Class 2 (Power Engineer) - Queens University

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Chief Operating Engineer, the Stationary Engineer 2 is responsible for the safe operating of and the performance of maintenance on the Central Heating Plant equipment and distribution piping. The essential service (steam) provided by the Central Heating Plant enables the University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre to heat and humidify buildings, operate kitchens, sterilize surgical instruments and provide domestic hot water. The Central Heating Plant also provides normal and emergency power service to the University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre via a turbine co-generation system.

The work schedule requires the Stationary Engineer 2 to work 12 hour shifts 14 days per month and 8 hour maintenance shifts for 2 week periods, with the potential requirement to work on statutory holidays dependent upon the work schedule.

The Stationary Engineer 2 must be in good standing with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). This position monitors and operates boilers, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, co-generation and steam distribution. This position conducts regular inspections on plant equipment. This position performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment including cleaning, and lubricating generators, turbines, pumps, and compressors. This position establishes maintenance plans for weekly, monthly and annual tasks, including coordinating with external stakeholders, and/or third party contractors. This position also maintains records including maintenance, water chemical tests, and log book entries.

Total compensation includes eligibility for a wide range of other employee programs such as pension, benefits, tuition support, tuition assistance, childcare support plan, and a variety of other work/life wellness programs. If you are interested in advancing your career, the CHP also supports and encourages SE2s to pursue their Class 1 in addition to other development opportunities.

In addition to being eligible for up to the base pay maximum, SE2’s are eligible for shift premiums and scheduled overtime, increasing the overall annual salary.

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What you will do

• Monitors and operates boilers, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, co-generation and steam distribution.
• Conducts regular inspections on plant equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment including cleaning, and lubricating generators, turbines, pumps, and compressors.
• Monitors satellite chillers across campus buildings.
• Establishes maintenance plans for weekly, monthly and annual tasks, including coordinating with external stakeholders, and/or third party contractors.
• Adheres to energy management schedules for peak chasing or demand response requirements.
• Conducts routine and emergency maintenance on steam distribution networks across campus.
• Maintains records including maintenance, water chemical tests, and log book entries.
• Keeps records of water chemical tests, log book entries, and maintenance log entries.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

Two-Year Community College Diploma. In addition, requires on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience

• More than 5 years of experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications
  
• 2nd Class Operating Engineer certification is required.
• G Driver's Licence required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before the impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.